Is Purpura An Early Symptom Of Leukemia?
Question: Yes is purpura usually an early symptom of leukemia?
Brief Answer:
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
Purpura is not an early symptom of leukemia. This is often the last stage and when the disease is far advanced. I will like that you send am image of this purpura for review as well. Doing a blood test will help look at the platelet number and other blood report for more objective and definitive response.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
Purpura is not an early symptom of leukemia. This is often the last stage and when the disease is far advanced. I will like that you send am image of this purpura for review as well. Doing a blood test will help look at the platelet number and other blood report for more objective and definitive response.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have has these small blotches of reddish hematomas under the skin that occur every so often for some 30 years they just seem to be occurring more regularly in recent days
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Send images to me for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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Send images to me for review!
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Hi,
I will suggest that you upload images to me for review.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar